TFW2005
Hisstank
Thundercats
TokuNation
Toyark
Home
News
G.I. Joe Movie
G.I. Joe Classified
G.I. Joe Vintage
Compatible Military Toys
G.I. Joe Comics
G.I. Joe Conventions
All News Categories
Photo Shoots
Database
G.I. Joe Database Index
G.I. Joe Classified
G.I. Joe 25th Anniversary
G.I. Joe Resolute
G.I. Joe Movie
G.I. Joe Pursuit of Cobra
G.I. Joe Renegades
G.I. Joe 30th Anniversary
G.I. Joe Retaliation
G.I. Joe Basic
G.I. Joe 50th Anniversary
G.I. Joe Con & Club
G.I. Joe FSS
Forum
Recent Posts Page
Characters
Snake Eyes
Cobra Commander
Destro
Baroness
Storm Shadow
Roadblock
Companies
Fun Pub
IDW
DeNA
Sideshow
Gentle Giant
Boss Fight
Ori Toy
Marauder
HissTank.com
>
HissTank.com - G.I. Joe
Integration
User Name
Remember Me?
Password
Rules
Register
Community
Today's Posts
Search
Community Links
Social Groups
Pictures & Albums
Members List
Search Forums
Show Threads
Show Posts
Advanced Search
Go to Page...
Thread
:
Hasbro Q & A Answers for July
View Single Post
07-18-2009, 08:54 PM
Monkeywrench
Banned
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Hiding from the ROC Police
Posts: 14,738
Quote:
Originally Posted by
SidDarth
Why do I continue to send money directly to Hasbro for their product? They obviously care little for what the majority of Joe collectors want.
They caved to the desires of big box retailers for smaller packaging. Bye, bye vintage styled card art.
They've obviously caved to the desires of what Hollywood thinks Joe should look like. Bye, bye to the memories of those who grew up with GI Joe and kept Kenner/Hasbro in business by purchasing those toys.
Sure Hasbro is going to cop to the "they're toys for children" line. It's the easiest way out of the debate. Yeah, I agree they are toys but 95% of my customers are over the age of 16.
If I remember correctly, the 25th line was started as a nod to the fans and collectors. It wasn't expected to have such a wide appeal but we all saw the popularity of the line blow up.
Now, it appears, that Hasbro is shucking those that kept the line alive. They're mentality has transformed to the big box retail way of thinking....it doesn't matter what toys are on the shelf as long as toys are on the shelf.
Truly sad.
solid post. I couln't agree more. It makes me sick. I just hope they continue with the classic 7 packs. That's all we can hope for.
Monkeywrench
View Public Profile
Find More Posts by Monkeywrench
Sponsors
Recent Threads
G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra New Video Game
I WANT TO ARGUE! Part XXI, About the 2024 HasLab
G.I. Joe Classified Series Official Thread 2024!
Top 5 LEAST liked characters or figures from GI Joe
Duke #5 (Spoilers)
Super7 x G.I. Joe REACTION and O-RING!
G.I.Joe Classified Picture thread
Pick the next VAMP-level vehicle
Definitive Best 2001 Figure Poll
Black Out
Super7 Ultimates (Could-be the Official) Thread
Cobra Desert Razorback RC
Delta-17 o-ring line
Classified Snake Eyes 2096
Marauder Task Force Super Thread
Contest?
My Collection Showcase For The Month
Classified Zartan v2
Quick & easy (& lazy) ME Gung Ho.
Do you remember your first?
Fans Hobby Skyhawk images
Dominic Santini
Classified Duke (Retro)
Anyone have an Original Transformers UK #161? Need...
Night creeper Leader Classified
Recent Off Topic Threads
JazWares 18th Halo
What song are you listening to?
Hisstank Late Night thread...
Last Movie You Watched?
Joy Toy's Dark Source Line
Recent B/S/T Threads
looking for weapons and assorted pieces 25th Ann -50...
80s GI Joe Vehicles & Aircraft
Hellion42's BST list
Wtb 82-83 file cards or?.
Closet Cleanout...
Vintage Tomahawk for sale, 99% complete
FOR SALE: "Master of Disguise" Zartan, Pulse...
MagicWazard's B/S/T thread